Ustianowski Ł, Udzik J, Szostak J, Gorący A, Ustianowska K, Pawlik A. Genetic and Epigenetic Factors in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Pathology.
Int J Mol Sci 2023;
24:16619. [PMID:
38068941 PMCID:
PMC10706782 DOI:
10.3390/ijms242316619]
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Abstract
Gestational diabetes (GDM) is the carbohydrate intolerance occurring during pregnancy. The risk factors of GDM include obesity, advanced maternal age, polycystic ovary syndrome, multigravidity, a sedentary lifestyle, and pre-existing hypertension. Additionally, complex genetic and epigenetic processes are also believed to play a crucial role in the development of GDM. In this narrative review, we discuss the role of genetic and epigenetic factors in gestational diabetes mellitus pathogenesis.
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